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N/A N=26 Randomized Quadruple-blind Treatment

Alvimopan and Ileus in PSF

Ileus · Spinal Fusion

Enrolled (actual)
26
Serious AEs
19.2%
Results posted
May 2019
Primary outcome: Primary: Recovery of Bowel Function — 43.2; 34.0 Hours

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Alvimopan (Drug); Placebo (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Primary completion
Jan 2016

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Recovery of Bowel Function
43.2; 34.0
PRIMARY
Length of Hospital Stay
122.5; 117.2
SECONDARY
Complications and Adverse Event
0; 0

Summary

The purpose of the study is to determine with Alvimopan reduces the incidence of post operative ileus in patients who undergo posterior spinal fusion.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • adult patients undergoing elective PSF of at least 5 levels and/or fixation to pelvis

Exclusion Criteria

  • pregnant women
  • ischemic heart disease
  • chronic liver or renal disease
  • prior bowel resection
  • presence of colostomy or ileostomy
  • gastroparesis
  • complete bowel obstruction
  • inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease).
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02218190). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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